by Razvan Nicolescu

A United States of Europe is an ambitious goal but an increasing necessity if Europeans are to maintain their place in the world.

In an unpredictably fluctuating world, Europe’s democracies face a huge challenge of relevance on the global stage. Seated around the table of power are a divided America, an assertive China, an opportunistic India, an ambitious South Africa, a violent Russia, and wealthy states of the Middle East. Europeans need to work out how best to exercise their power, and do so with intelligence, pragmatism, and a strong sense of their own identity and purpose.

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